INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK:

This is an experiment.

If I share my list of intentions for the week on my site, will I be more motivated to accomplish them?

I think I will!

Let’s help hold each other accountable for what we intend on accomplishing this week.

I’ve been really dragging my feet on sending out packages, so MARK MY WORDS.

THREE PACKAGES WILL GO OUT THIS WEEK.

INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK:

invoice food network
return gap order
return library books
send out letters
paint toenails (can’t deal with chipped polish anymore)
put away winter clothes + say hello to spring capsule
make a list of things I take to baseball practice/games
delete 1000 images off my iPhone
work on book project
start mapping out lady portrait wall (make mock up?)
backup photos/delete some/ make space on hard-drive
figure out if I have one eyebrow or two- act accordingly
send out packages to: camden + emma + erin
drink more water. SERIOUSLY DON’T FORGET.
clean out the back of my car
figure out Etsy shop stuff, fall down a CONTACT US rabbit hole.
finish S-town
make a video for Instagram- figure out music
make ziti/edit photos/write a blog post about it
figure out more recipes to add into meal rotation
get caught up on social media stuff
go to yoga at least twice
take a hike
finish laundry
work nights doing tax stuff/get caught up on bookkeeping
rest/regroup/recharge

What do you have to do this week?

TYPE IT OUT in the comments so we can help each other be accountable for this week!

Ashley April 3, 2017

This is great!!

Go to CrossFit twice (even if it is a running WOD)
Text friends to catch up- Kayla+Ashley
Freeze meals for easy weeknight dinners
Read a book (less TV)
Clean out closet- donate things I didn’t wear once this winter
Clean bathroom
Clean all floors
Clean sliding door
Make a cleaning schedule to I stop putting it all off 🙂
Send Tracy a letter!

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- Tracy April 3, 2017
  
  What does WOD stand for?
  and YAY!!!!!
  thank you in advance!
  
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  - Julia April 3, 2017
    
    Workout of the Day 🙂
    
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    - Tracy April 3, 2017
      
      ahhhhhhh!
      
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Cle April 3, 2017

Ha, I have been using an app to track my to-dos. Had twins two months ago and I’m so tired and overwhelmed by baby care that I had to figure out a way to keep track of all the other stuff needjng to be done.

But good to see I’m not the only person who drags their feet about sending packages out! I HATE it! And it isn’t even that hard…

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- Tracy April 3, 2017
  
  It’s never that hard.
  Why do I make it so hard?
  I think it’s because I want to stockpile as many fun things as possible and don’t want to limit myself.
  but then it never gets done
  so here’s to it getting done!
  The thing is
  IT IS GOOD ENOUGH…even if it’s not filled with allllll the treasures.
  It’s great, actually
  because I took the time
  and everyone wins!
  
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Leslie April 3, 2017

Clean out fridge
Clean fridge
Clean bathroom
Clean all floors
Drop off clothing donations
Get/purchase book club book
Research bullet journal notebooks
Book hotel for Easter weekend getaway

I’m sure there’s more but this is just what I thought of today!

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- Tracy April 3, 2017
  
  YOU GOT THIS, LESLIE!!!!
  
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- Tracy April 3, 2017
  
  Clean week!!!! I’m working on clutter this week and then I’m gonna do some deep cleany things!
  
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Sarah April 3, 2017

I am so impressed! Let’s do this!

Mine are:
Walk to work if it isn’t raining
Gifts at Fishes Eddy for T & M
Gift for Nancy at B&N
Yoga on Thursday
No wine Mon-Thurs
Finally finish thank you notes
Trader Joes run for lunch salads
Pack lunch Tues-Thurs
Water!!
Finish book- Behind Her Eyes

PS- have you looked into Gretchen Rubin’s personality system ‘the Four Tendencies’? You are def an Upholder. So am I.

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- Tracy April 3, 2017
  
  I like this no wine from Mon-Thurs. Good goal!
  I am totally an upholder/i think i am also a rule questioner too. is that part of her book? i read too many self help books to keep track!
  
  FINISH THOSE THANK YOU NOTES!
  
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- talia April 5, 2017
  
  I do the ‘no wine Mon-Thurs’ as well! Makes that Friday night wine taste so dang good! 🙂
  
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Morgan April 3, 2017

Love this idea!

FOOD – cook vegan all week
test vegan snickerdoodle recipes
make instant pot daal
make instant pot cauliflower soup
make cashew cream

HOME – spring cleaning
clean out utility closet
sell/donate clothes
add art to insurance policy

BODY – don’t get injured!
7am boot camp
9am yoga
Tues/Thurs run – limit to half hour (I have a habit of overdoing it and then missing my big weekend run due to injury or fatigue)

MIND – staying in joy
daily 2 min meditation
daily Pema Chodron chapter
finish ‘The Underground Railroad” before book club on Sunday
write 1 new blog post
sunset beach walks with the pup

WORK – plant some seeds
send out emails to baby wearing mama friends for interviews
update google form with logo, post on parenting facebook groups
seek sponsorship with apparel companies
verify dates for yoga coaching
get on sub list at another yoga studio
pitch 5 stories

ETC -TCB
pay chiropractor and get FSA reimbursement
send penpals cards
book Asia return flight
buy season ski pass
return earbuds

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- Tracy April 3, 2017
  
  WOW!!!!!
  you are going to have a productive week, i know it!
  
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Christa April 3, 2017

email board committee I’m leading re: Thursday meeting
agenda for meeting!
go to gym on Tuesday and Wednesday
call carpet cleaners to price (and then schedule it already)
get bloodwork done
get potting soil and plant olive tree
stretch. every day. even when I don’t feel like it.
return horrible sandals

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- Tracy April 3, 2017
  
  horrible sandals are the worst!
  i’m trying to stretch too.
  my posture from being on the computer and standing over food taking photos of it is THE WORST RIGHT NOW!
  
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Rebeca April 3, 2017

I’m in!

Get rid of clothes/shoes I no longer use
Clean the bathroom
Prep snacks – broccoli balls, crackers, something with hazelnut butter
Donate books
Take care of emails that I’ve been putting off for wayyy too long
Get out every day to enjoy the sun and just be
Write note to send to parents
Taxes
Give my skin some love!
Get on skype to have some time with my favourite lady
Send package to said lady
Try and find a cheap place for a weekend getaway
Get up early and surprise him with a nice breakfast
Write more

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- Tracy April 3, 2017
  
  I like these plans!
  What are your broccoli balls?
  
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  - Rebeca April 4, 2017
    
    http://www.sproutedkitchen.com/home/2017/3/20/feeding-babies-broccoli-balls
    These!
    
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Laura April 3, 2017

Start the #100dayproject !
Meet friend for coffee
Unpack from weekend away
Get over cold
Move/exercise (depending how ^ goes)
Email the people
Return library books

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- Tracy April 3, 2017
  
  Hope you feel better! Rest if you need to! Respect your body 🙂
  
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  - Laura April 10, 2017
    
    Totally milked the resting thing… but! I felt better in a week and usually a cold lasts longer than that for me. Now I am good to go!
    
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Jennie April 3, 2017

You have a LOT going on. I’m already impressed. And I love this idea!

Pick up storage bins at the Container Store
Bake birthday cookies for 2 friends
Returns to Old Navy + JCrew
Get sunglasses fixed
Clean stove top
Pick up dry cleaning
Drop off a check
Drop off diaper bank donation
Wash scarves/coats/winter gear that can go in the machine

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- Tracy April 3, 2017
  
  Goodbye, winter!!!!!!!
  What kind of cookies are you making?
  
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  - Jennie April 6, 2017
    
    Just good old chocolate chip, with the rest of the dough in the freezer for the minute Whole 30 is over! I love these posts, Tracy, I’m keeping on track. I hope your week is going well too. 🙂
    
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    - Tracy April 6, 2017
      
      When does it end? What day are you on? Good luck!!!!! YOU CAN DO IT
      
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Airlie Loiaconi April 3, 2017

I love this!!

~Drink a full pitcher of water every day
~Step away from my cubicle at least 3 times and go for a walk at lunch
~Do a face mask
~Read 3 magazines (my pile is out of control)
~Less takeout, more whole food
~Mail gift to Beverly
~Leave for work with enough time to walk to the office (seriously, leave the damn house on time!)

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- Tracy April 3, 2017
  
  Oooh! You can walk to work? I’ve always wanted that situation.
  You must step away from the cubicle! Set some timers if you have to!
  
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Reannon April 3, 2017

Hey Tracey! Something I found super useful when I was trying to up my water intake was to set an hourly alarm on my phone. I set it 8 times a day so each time it went it sounded I drank a glass of water or took a swig from my water bottle if I was out. And yes, my family thought it was a great joke but after a month I was back in the habit & didnt neeednthe alarms anymore 🙂

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Rachel April 3, 2017

Really just doing it because I want a comment back from you, Tracy 🙂

This week I will…
make dinner with friends
not eat too much cake
make my bed
be on time
clean off my table
mail letters and packages
do an art project
exercise 3 times
pack for my trip
play with my cat

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- Tracy April 3, 2017
  
  yes! don’t forget to play with your cat! 🙂
  
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Mandi April 3, 2017

Mine is taxes – ugh!

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erica April 3, 2017

good for you! is this an ambitious list? or normal for you in an average week? I’m impressed. In my post-spring-break re-entry mode I am afraid to even make a list. Good luck, can’t wait to hear how it goes.

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Rebe April 3, 2017

I have to join in because parts of your list had me laughing which did wonders for my stress level. Thank you! Here’s some of what’s on mine:
-contact all volunteers/update volunteer hours/train remaining volunteers
-6 storytimes
-practice violin for orchestra/quartet rehearsal
-mail birthday cards to Holly, Lucy and Grandma
-floss
-take at least 2 walks
-design summer reading brochures
-trivia night
-wash all sheets
-see at least 2 movies at the Cleveland International Film Festival
-plan game night
-pay accountant

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fusilliamy April 3, 2017

I soooo need this this week!! You have a lot of exciting things going on! And also very real life things – I can’t wait to tend to my eyebrow too! YOU GOT THIS!!

Move this body 30 min a day
Schedule time with old friends
Finish resume
Job applications
Visit downtown & take pics of my favorite historic homes
Setup utilities
Change address – see list
Pick-up moving truck & unpack storage unit!
Remember to breathe
Clean out car
Skincare! Errrrday!
Find purrfect card to mail to Tracy 🙂
Move into new apt and feel all the feelings
Drink first Rose of the season
JTB book signing!

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Rachel April 3, 2017

Thanks for sharing Tracy- yay accountability! I’m excited to see something about Food Network and that a book is in the works on your list! My list is:
Edit photos for book club post
Test at least 2 new passionfruit recipes
Research Tumblr
Apply for at least one job
Pay bills
Start formatting a business card

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Caroline April 3, 2017

Don’t waste time cooking recipes off of blogs, only use my tried & true source
Start seeds
Clean
Clean
Clean
Yardwork
Yardwork
Yardwork
Get off the internet

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Jane M April 4, 2017

Hi Tracy! Is the list you posted also in your bullet journal? I find it satisfying to tick off the TO DO’s in the journal (when I kept 1 🙂 ). I can’t make my list here because I’m a freak if I don’t tick off EVERYTHING immediately! HAHA! But I am going to Aqua Aerobics 5x this week! YEEE HAAAAW!

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Jess April 4, 2017

Man – O – Man …. this is great! I’m a list person – I love writing out lists….and making goals for the week. However, I tend to stray away from my lists…so bad. Here are my intentions for the week:

1) Mail out Arin’s wedding gift; mail mom her jalapeno jam (these were supposed to go out 2 weeks ago)….so BAD!
2) Organize closet and clothes – moving in 2 mos time with boyfriend and I will need to downsize a bit.
3) Plan meals/snacks for weekend fishing trip
4) Plan trip to Portland & Multnomah Falls bday trip
5) Finish crocheting Kristin’s market bag – needs to be in the mail by Friday

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sarajane April 4, 2017

Another list junkie here:

– Send bereavement donation
– Clean overstuffed freezer
– Disinfect kitchen garbage can (ewww!)
– Touch up white trim paint (back hall, kitchen, front porch)
– Pick up taxes
– Set up new Roku box
– Polish silverware
– Clean up laundry area
– Haircut
– Pedicure
– Post Office for return (ugh – this is hard for me, too!)

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Laura April 4, 2017

“1 eyebrow or 2 – act accordingly”
LOL big time

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- Tracy April 4, 2017
  
  🙂
  
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Jamie April 4, 2017

Faithfully enjoy playing with paper for my 100 Days Project
Meditate at least twice
Yoga at least twice
Practice my dances before rehearsal on Thursday
Plan meals for the rest of the week
Inventory my fridges, freezers, pantry and cupboards so I STOP SPENDING SO MUCH MONEY ON GROCERIES EACH MONTH (sorry for yelling)
Hug my little man until he squeals
Hug my big man until he moans (wink wink)
NOT play Angry Birds Blast before bed

(I wish I could have “invoice food network” on my list… = )

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- Tracy April 4, 2017
  
  Ooh! What are you going to do for your 100 days project?
  hahaa. i like this list. (wink wink)
  how long do you meditate for?
  i’d love to meditate twice a week. maybe i’ll start
  
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  - Jamie April 5, 2017
    
    for my 100 days I’m playing with paper – collage, origami, drawing mandalas, making books, whatever strikes my fancy that day; it’s more to establish the habit of using my beautiful studio than to produce anything specific. Since I LOVE paper and my word for the year is PLAY it seemed like a good match. @curlygirlj if you want to check in.
    
    I like to meditate a minimum of 10 minutes but I’m having a hard time fitting even that in to my days. I figure I can do it at least twice a week though, right?
    
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Anne April 4, 2017

I need to give up eating candy because I struggle with self-control, as in I have no willpower. I also need more joy and fun plans in my life!

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- Tracy April 4, 2017
  
  What candy is the hardest one to say no to?
  
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Rebecca April 4, 2017

If you’re motivated by habit apps like I am, try the app called Plant Nanny for drinking water. You set a daily water goal, and water a cute plant every time you drink some. It sounds silly, but it really helped me drink a lot more water and stick with it for a whole year so far!

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- Tracy April 4, 2017
  
  wow! thanks for the tip! i’ll have to check it out. I’m trying to cut down how many apps I have- it’s such a challenge, but maybe this will be a good replacement for one I don’t use.
  
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Malia April 4, 2017

Drinking more water is a worthy goal. Here’s how I made drinking tons of water a daily habit…

I purchased an Aladdin Insulated Stainless Steel To-Go Tumbler and carry it everywhere I go (literally everywhere..I’ve left it in a movie theatre, at restaurants, in a coffee shop…). I like my water cold water, so I fill it with ice and it stays pretty chilly. I also find that I drink more water when I drink from a straw (who knew?).

Good luck.

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Erica April 5, 2017

What a great list!

Mine:
Finish S-town too! – So GOOD!
Yoga x1 Run x1 Workout x3
Finish my cookie blog post and figure out a theme for my 10 on 10 post
Meal plan/prep on Sunday
Shave my legs (its been winter, but yikes! haha)

Have a good week!

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libby April 6, 2017

On Design for Mankind’s website the other day, Erin gave a great tip to drink more water.
Force yourself to drink two tall glasses before coffee.
Force yourself to drink two tall glasses before afternoon tea.
Force yourself to drink two tall glasses before evening wine.

It sounds easy… I’m trying it. I’m the kind of person who works well with a rewards system.

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- Tracy April 6, 2017
  
  Ohh I like that. Also kinda makes me feel full just thinking about it!
  
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Shannon April 7, 2017

Lucky for me, this week is Spring Break. So my goals are:
Enjoy a trip out of town
Visit with family
Relax
🙂

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- Tracy April 7, 2017
  
  those sound like some really good goals! Have a great weekend, Shannon!
  
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Emma April 9, 2017

Tracy, I love your blog and ideas. I always open whatever comes from you with eagerness.
Your “intentions for the week” pushed me to download all my pictures from my phone! Bravo and thanks!

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- Tracy April 9, 2017
  
  Fantastic!!!!
  
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